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Jill Biden Helps Honor Women From 15 Countries for Courage
First lady Jill Biden said nearly two dozen women the State Department honored for their courage made an “intentional decision” to persist and demand justice despite their fear.
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Biden Rolls Out Changes to US Diplomatic, Military Strategy
President Joe Biden announced Thursday a series of changes to U.S. diplomatic and military strategy, including a review of international American military stations, support of the United Nations-led initiative to call a ceasefire in Yemen, and an executive order to increase the number of refugees admitted to the United States.
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Biden to State Department: ‘America Is Back, Diplomacy Is Back'
President Joe Biden spoke to members of the State Department on Thursday about their critical diplomatic role under his administration, saying, “America is back. Diplomacy is back. You are the center of all I intend to do. You are the heart of it.”
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US Announces Planned $2.37 Billion Weapon Sale to Taiwan
The State Department says it has notified Congress of plans for a $2.37 billion sale of Harpoon attack missiles to Taiwan, a move likely to anger China.
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State Dept.: Russia Pushes Disinformation in Online Network
The State Department says Russia is using social media, state-funded media and a loose network of proxy websites to amplify conspiracy theories and misinformation, most recently around the coronavirus.
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State Department Watchdog Resigns After Predecessor's Ouster
The State Department’s acting inspector general has resigned